Number 462 23 July 2025

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This month we are pleased to release the Report on the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture co-hosted with Arts Council Korea (ARKO), which captures the vital discussions that took place during our Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea in May 2025, where over 400 delegates from more than 90 countries gathered under the theme Charting the future of arts and culture. The Summit report presents key takeaways and calls for action as we navigate a global context defined by crises, conflict and rapid change. As we approach the development of a new agenda for global governance post-2030, the discussions from the Summit provide crucial insights that will help us position culture as a priority and turn commitments into concrete actions.

Seven key takeaways emerged from the Summit. First, delegates affirmed that culture is an essential dimension of any liveable society while recognising the complex interplay between social and economic dimensions that policymakers must navigate.

Second, the Summit established that culture is not monolithic; its definitions are multiple, and the concepts we use have powerful potential to shape perceptions held by wider communities and policymakers.

Third, cultural rights are inextricable from civil, political, economic and social rights, mattering on their own not only because of their transformational impact.

Fourth, delegates emphasised that we must have agency to shape the future of technology and its role in our lives – technological development is the result of the choices we make and is deeply connected to cultural, social, environmental and political realities.

Fifth, Indigenous knowledge and languages must be recognised as "the soul of identities, keepers of ancestral wisdom and anchors of shared cultural consciousness", requiring greater investment, legislation and whole-of-government approaches to implement – and sustain – international commitments to recognise and safeguard living cultures.

Images top (left to right): Byoung Gug Choung, Chair of ARKO at the Gala Opening at DDP, Ambigous Dance Company perfomers at Janchi.
Images bottom (left to right): Delegates at the World Café session, Nguyen Phuong Hoa, IFACCA Board member and Director General, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Viet Nam.
Photo credit: © PILHO SEUNG, courtesy of ARKO and IFACCA.

Sixth, the urgent need to improve social and economic conditions for artists and cultural workers was underscored, with calls to better understand the CCS workforce, and the nature and extent of its problems, to make the case for government investment and protections.

Finally, international collaboration across the entire cultural and creative ecology is imperative. Artists, communities, civil society, related and private sector actors, academia, governments and international organisations must cooperate, listen and learn from one another; articulate the ongoing role and values of culture; and position it as a transversal priority in national and global governance agendas to secure the future of arts and culture.

As Arts Council Korea Chair Byoung Gug Choung stated, "Now is the time to move beyond questions and step forward into action and solidarity.”

Images (left to right): Closing remarks with Byoung Gug Choung, Chair, ARKO, Kristin Danielsen, Chair, IFACCA and CEO, Arts and Culture Norway and Magdalena Moreno Mujica, Executive Director, IFACCA. IFACCA Members attending Member lunch.
Photo credit: © PILHO SEUNG, courtesy of ARKO and IFACCA.

The Summit builds momentum toward MONDIACULT 2025 to inform international cultural policy discussions. Please share the Summit Report widely amongst your networks! The report is currently available in English with Spanish and Korean versions soon to be released.
To all that contributed to making the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture such a meaningful event, together with ARKO, we are very grateful for your generosity, openness and commitment. 

For those of you who were unable to join us at the Summit and for those delegates who would like to refresh your memory, you can access the video recordings of the plenary sessions from all three days of the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture here. You can also enjoy the gallery of images of the 10th World Summit in an online photo album.

Images top (left to right): Presenter Sylvie Durán Salvatierra (Costa Rica/USA), programme participants from Panel 11: Creative crossovers: lessons for the wider creative economy from the music sector
Images bottom (left to right): Delegates at a long table session on ensuring decent working conditions for cultural workers, speaker Cislé Jacobs (Namibia).
Photo credit: © PILHO SEUNG, courtesy of ARKO and IFACCA.

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National Agency News

DailyNews, 10 July 2025, Botswana

Officiating at the Thapong Legends Exhibition on July 8, Mohwasa pledged government support for the creative industry for the reason that art was a viable resource that could be harnessed to earn revenue for the country while also beautifying spaces. He said the creative industry also had a big role to play in Botswana’s economic development.

Ministry of Culture, Spain, 8 July 2025

The Ministry of Culture today presented the Cultural Rights Plan, a roadmap that redefines cultural policies from a human rights perspective. The Plan recognises culture as a fundamental right and a common good, linked to well-being, democracy and social justice, and proposes a paradigm shift by highlighting its active role in social transformation and in the consolidation of a fairer and more participatory democracy.

China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC), 7 July 2025

Publishing stands at a pivotal juncture, said Jeremy North, president of Global Book Business at Taylor & Francis Group, addressing delegates at the 3rd International Conference on Publishing Education in Beijing. Digital intelligence is fundamentally transforming the sector — and this revolution will inevitably create "AI winners and losers".

Solomon Islands Government, 4 July 2025

This year’s theme, “Unity and Stability for Transformation and Prosperity”, is both a timely reminder and a powerful call to action. In a world facing constant change and challenges, our progress as a nation rests on our ability to remain united in purpose, stable in our governance, and committed to the transformation needed to ensure a prosperous future for all Solomon Islanders.

Cygnor Celfyddydau Cymru - Arts Council of Wales, 2 July 2025

A comprehensive review of dance in Wales has revealed a sector that’s at a pivotal moment in time, one in need of strategic and financial support, while simultaneously providing a roadmap for renewal.

Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, 2 July 2025, Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu by inaugurating the Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan (MSSP) Committee and its Sub-Teams.

Creative New Zealand - Toi Aotearoa, 1 July 2025

Every year, Creative New Zealand’s Advocacy team engages closely with local councils as they work through their planning processes. Alongside other members of the creative community, we encourage Mayors and Councillors to continue investing in the valuable social, cultural, economic and environmental contributions of their creative communities.

Arts Council Malta, 1 July 2025

Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici announced the launch of a national awareness campaign aimed at the promotion of the Right to Culture. The initiative, which is led by Arts Council Malta, celebrates freedom of artistic expression and access to culture for everyone, emphasising the importance of cultural participation and access.

Canada Council for the Arts, 26 June 2025

Public funding, including that of the Canada Council, has a significant economic, social and cultural impact on grant recipients and communities across Canada and internationally. These impacts were apparent across Canada Council programs, fields of practice, regions and by designated priority group.

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International News

Cook Island News, 19 July 2025, Cook Islands

The journey of the Cook Islands from 1965 to 2025 is not only a tale of political evolution and economic development, but also equally a profound story of cultural resilience, continuity, and renewal. 

Breaking Belize News, 12 July 2025, Belize

On July 10, 2025, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) through its Institute of Creative Arts (ICA) and in conjunction with UNESCO, launched its ‘National Strategy and Roadmap for the Cultural and Creative Sector – Belize’. The national initiative is funded by UNESCO and the European Union, and aims to shape a unified vision for strengthening Belize’s diverse and dynamic creative sector.

Herald, 9 July 2025, Zimbabwe

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) on Tuesday held a high-level film industry roundtable in Harare that brought together local filmmakers, producers, directors and screenwriters for a collaborative dialogue aimed at accelerating the development of the local film sector in line with the Zimbabwe Film Strategy.

Jamaica Observer, 29 June 2025, Jamaica

Culture Minister, Olivia Grange, says the policy outlines the framework within which the Government of Jamaica will enhance, safeguard, protect and promote the cultural heritage, creative expressions and innovations of the Jamaican people.

VietNamNet, 23 June 2025, Viet Nam

Vietnam was re-elected to the Intergovernmental Committee of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for a second consecutive term (2021 – 2025 and 2025 – 2029), at the 10th Conference of Parties to the Convention held from June 18 - 20 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

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Publications

Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), 8 July 2025, United Kingdom

This new report from Work Advance for Creative PEC builds upon their previous work on skills in the creative industries and is based upon survey data on creative industries employers. The report highlights that, despite interventions and efforts, creative industries employers are less likely to recruit workers over 50 and are less likely to engage with training routes like apprenticeships than UK employers overall.

A New Approach (ANA), 26 June 2025, Australia

This report showcases practical actions governments can take, beyond direct cultural funding, to support cultural access and strengthen creative industries. These ‘pro-culture’ enablers make it easier for creators to work, creative businesses to operate, and consumers to access experiences and products. They are uniquely available to governments and in some cases may be cheaper, easier and more effective than direct funding.

Creative Australia, 24 June 2025, Australia

The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content creation marks a change for the role of AI in culture and creativity. AI systems have been shaping cultural consumption for some time, for example through personalisation algorithms on streaming platforms. However, as readily accessible consumer products have entered the market in recent years, there has been a strong increase in the use of generative AI systems for content creation and to produce creative works.

European Parliament, 27 June 2025, International

This framework, called a new Culture Compass for Europe, is expected to provide long-term direction for diverse cultural aspects in EU policymaking and to ensure that culture becomes more accessible to all. The Culture Compass can be seen as a new policy approach that places culture at the centre of EU policies, serving as a driver for democracy, security, competitiveness, societal resilience, innovation and international partnerships.

Department for Culture, Media & Sport, United Kingdom, 23 June 2025

This Plan will ensure that the UK is the number one destination worldwide for investment in creativity and innovation and aims to significantly increase investment by 2035.

UNESCO, 19 June 2025, International

UNESCO launched the first-ever comprehensive mapping of Africa’s book industry, revealing a sector brimming with untapped potential. The new report outlines a roadmap to transform the continent’s publishing industry, with projected revenues of up to US$18.5 billion if key reforms are implemented.

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Opportunities and Events

NEMO - The Network of European Museum Organisations, 26-28 October 2025, Denmark

NEMO's European Museum Conference 'Who cares? Museums, wellbeing, and resilience', takes place from 26-28 October 2025 in Horsens, Denmark. Join 200+ museum professionals, cultural workers, health practitioners, and everyone curious about how museums can support wellbeing and resilience. Stay tuned until registration opens in June.

UNESCO, 3 July 2025, International

UNESCO's Regional Office for West Africa is launching a call for expressions of interest to identify profiles of inspiring women working in the fields of culture, creativity and heritage across the West African region.

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Iberoamericano

Nos enorgullece presentar el Informe de la 10ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura, organizada conjuntamente con el Consejo de las Artes de Corea (ARKO), que recoge las discusiones clave que tuvieron lugar durante nuestra Cumbre en Seúl, República de Corea, en mayo de 2025, donde más de 400 delegados(as) de más de 90 países se reunieron bajo el lema "Trazando el futuro para las artes y la cultura". El informe de la Cumbre presenta conclusiones clave y llama a la acción mientras navegamos en un contexto global definido por crisis, conflictos y cambios exponenciales. A medida que nos acercamos al desarrollo de una nueva agenda para la gobernanza global post 2030, las discusiones de la Cumbre entregan perspectivas cruciales que nos ayudarán a posicionar la cultura como una prioridad y a transformar los compromisos en acciones concretas.

La Cumbre planteó siete conclusiones clave. En primer lugar, los(as) delegados(as) afirmaron que la cultura es una dimensión esencial de cualquier sociedad habitable, al mismo tiempo que reconocieron la compleja interacción de la cultura entre las dimensiones sociales y económicas que los(as) responsables de políticas públicas deben abordar.

En segundo lugar, la Cumbre estableció que la cultura no es monolítica; sus definiciones son múltiples, y los conceptos que utilizamos tienen un gran potencial para moldear las percepciones de las comunidades en general y los(as) responsables de políticas públicas.

En tercer lugar, los derechos culturales son inseparables de los derechos civiles, políticos, económicos y sociales, y son importantes por sí mismos, no solo por su impacto transformador.

En cuarto lugar, los(as) delegados(as) enfatizaron que debemos tener capacidad de acción para moldear el futuro de la tecnología y su papel en nuestras vidas: el desarrollo tecnológico es el resultado de nuestras decisiones y está profundamente conectado con las realidades culturales, sociales, ambientales y políticas.

En quinto lugar, los conocimientos y las lenguas indígenas deben ser reconocidos como "el alma de las identidades, guardianes de la sabiduría ancestral y pilares de la conciencia cultural compartida", lo que requiere mayor inversión, legislación y enfoques integrales de gobierno para implementar y mantener los compromisos internacionales de reconocimiento y salvaguardia de las culturas vivas.

Arriba (de izquierda a derecha): Byoung Gug Choung, presidente de ARKO, en la Gala Inaugural en el DDP, artistas de la Compañía de Danza Ambigous en Janchi.
Abajo (de izquierda a derecha): Delegados(as) en la sesión de World Café, Nguyen Phuong Hoa, miembro de la Junta Directiva de IFACCA y directora general del Departamento de Cooperación Internacional del Ministerio de Cultura, Deportes y Turismo de Vietnam.
Foto: © PILHO SEUNG, cortesía de ARKO e IFACCA.

En sexto lugar, se destacó la urgente necesidad de mejorar las condiciones sociales y económicas de  artistas y trabajadores(as) culturales, y se hizo un llamado para comprender mejor a los(as) trabajadores(as) de los sectores cultural y creativo (SCC), así como la naturaleza y el alcance de sus problemas, con el fin de justificar la inversión y las protecciones gubernamentales.

Por último, es imperativa la colaboración internacional en toda la ecología cultural y creativa. Los(as) artistas, las comunidades, la sociedad civil, los actores relacionados y del sector privado, el mundo académico, los gobiernos y las organizaciones internacionales deben cooperar, escucharse y aprender unos(as) de otros(as); articular el papel y los valores actuales de la cultura; y posicionarla como una prioridad transversal en las agendas de gobernanza nacionales y globales para asegurar el futuro de las artes y la cultura.

Como afirmó Byoung Gug Choung, presidente del Consejo de las Artes de Corea: «Ahora es el momento de ir más allá de las preguntas y avanzar hacia la acción y la solidaridad».

Arriba (de izquierda a derecha): Comentarios finales de Byoung Gug Choung, presidente de ARKO, Kristin Danielsen, presidenta de IFACCA y directora ejecutiva de Arts and Culture Norway y Magdalena Moreno Mujica, directora ejecutiva, IFACCA. Miembros de IFACCA en el almuerzo para Miembros.
Foto: © PILHO SEUNG, cortesía de ARKO e IFACCA.

La Cumbre impulsa el camino hacia MONDIACULT 2025 valiosos insumos para los debates internacionales sobre políticas culturales. ¡Rogamos que omparta ampliamente el Informe de la Cumbre en sus redes! El informe se encuentra disponible en inglés, y próximamente se publicarán las versiones en español y coreano.

A todos(as) los(las) que contribuyeron a que la 10ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura fuera un evento tan significativo, junto con ARKO, les agradecemos profundamente su generosidad, apertura al diálogo y compromiso.

Quienes no pudieron asistir a la Cumbre y quienes deseen refrescar la memoria, pueden acceder a las grabaciones en video de las sesiones plenarias de los tres días de la 10ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura aquí. También puede disfrutar de la galería de imágenes de la 10ª Cumbre Mundial en un álbum de fotos online. 

Arriba (de izquierda a derecha): La presentadora Sylvie Durán Salvatierra (Costa Rica/EE. UU.), participantes del programa en el Panel 11: Cruces creativos: lecciones para la economía creativa en general a partir del sector de la música. 
Abajo (de izquierda a derecha): Los(as) delegados(as) en una sesión de mesa prolongada (Long Table) sobre cómo garantizar condiciones laborales decentes para los(as) trabajadores(as) culturales, oradora Cislé Jacobs (Namibia).
Foto: © PILHO SEUNG, cortesía de ARKO e IFACCA.

Noticias

Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chile, 18 July 2025

Desde el sector de la librería del Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral, ubicada en plena Alameda, la Ministra de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio, Carolina Arredondo Marzán, encabezó hoy el lanzamiento del Pase Cultural, un beneficio que fomenta la participación activa de la ciudadanía en la vida cultural y que está dirigido a más de 312 mil personas en su primer año de funcionamiento. La iniciativa considera una inversión histórica de $15.630 millones.

OEI - Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos, 14 July 2025, Ecuador

Bajo el lema «Paz, cultura y crisis: realidades y alternativas», esta mañana se inauguró la segunda mesa temática del Congreso Internacional hacia Mondiacult 2025, un espacio de diálogo que reúne a representantes de instituciones académicas, culturales y gubernamentales para reflexionar sobre el papel estratégico de la cultura y el patrimonio en el contexto actual.

CERLALC, 10 July 2025, International

El encuentro contó con la participación de delegaciones diplomáticas de Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, España, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Paraguay, República Dominicana y Uruguay. Cada delegación aportó una mirada valiosa sobre las prioridades de sus países en materia de cultura y cooperación, reafirmando el compromiso regional con el acceso equitativo al libro, el conocimiento, la lectura y la educación.

Ministry of Education and Culture, Uruguay, 9 July 2025, Uruguay

Desde el 16 al 18 de junio, el Museo Nacional Soares dos Reis, en Oporto, Portugal, fue escenario de un encuentro profundamente transformador: la II Jornada Iberoamericana «Museos y Sostenibilidad: Educación y cuidado para el bienestar colectivo».

Ministry of Culture, Spain, 8 July 2025

El Ministerio de Cultura ha presentado hoy el Plan de Derechos Culturales, una hoja de ruta que redefine las políticas culturales desde una perspectiva de derechos humanos. El Plan reconoce la cultura como un derecho fundamental y un bien común, vinculado al bienestar, la democracia y la justicia social, y plantea un cambio de paradigma subrayando su papel activo en la transformación social y en la consolidación de una democracia más justa y participativa.

Ministry of Culture, Colombia, 5 July 2025

El foro fue organizado por el Consejo de Cooperación Sur-Sur para el Desarrollo Sostenible (CCSS) en alianza con la Unesco, con el propósito de promover la contribución central de la sabiduría ancestral al cuidado del medio ambiente.

Ministério da Cultura, Brazil, 4 July 2025

OBrasil se prepara para participar da III Conferência Mundial sobre Políticas Culturais e Desenvolvimento Sustentável - Mondiacult 2025, que acontecerá de 29 de setembro a 1º de outubro em Barcelona, com uma agenda robusta de políticas culturais. O posicionamento estratégico no cenário internacional foi apresentado no encerramento do XIV Seminário Internacional de Políticas Culturais, realizado na Fundação Casa de Rui Barbosa, no Rio de Janeiro.

Ministry of Culture, 30 June 2025, Mexico

Con el fin de establecer estrategias de colaboración para la protección del patrimonio cultural sustraído ilícitamente, el Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH), en coordinación con la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores y la representación en México de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco), llevó a cabo el "Taller de Cooperación Binacional en la Recuperación y Repatriación del Patrimonio Cultural”.

Ministerio de Cultura de Panamá, 23 June 2025

Con el objetivo de articular esfuerzos para impulsar el turismo cultural sostenible y preservar el patrimonio del país, la Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá (ATP) y el Ministerio de Cultura (MiCultura) firmaron hoy un Convenio Marco de Cooperación en Turismo y Cultura, que establece mecanismos de coordinación técnica y administrativa para la ejecución de programas, proyectos y actividades de interés mutuo.

National Council of Culture and Arts, Spain, 16 June 2025

El Consell Nacional de la Cultura i de les Arts (CoNCA) ha lliurat l’Informe anual sobre l’estat de la cultura i de les arts a Catalunya 2024 al president del Parlament de Catalunya, Josep Rull, i a la consellera de Cultura, Sònia Hernández Almodóvar. També s'ha presentat al sector cultural amb un acte que ha tingut lloc al Museu Picasso de Barcelona.

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